Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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